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La Panza Campground
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowed

La Panza Campground

Atascadero, California · 2,208 ftIn Los Padres National Forest

At a glance

4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$30recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
7From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
2,208 ft673 m
Big rigs
Not yet known
Season
Not yet known
Cell signal
Not yet known

Loops2

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.

Amenities

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  • Campfires allowed

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About

Overview

La Panza Campground is full of opportunities to relax or explore the forest. Nearby is Machesna Mountain Wilderness where hiking, hunting and horseback riding are popular. Off-high vehicle (OHV) recreation is also plentiful in the area.Recreation

La Panza Campground is best enjoyed by campers who prefer a rugged outdoor experience. The Pozo La Panza 18,867-acre area has approximately 44 miles of routes that vary from sandy washes to a ridgeline route including a section known to expert OHV riders as the Stair Steps. With proximity to OHV trails, this spot will keep the adrenaline junkies enthused as well as the avid hiker. Bring your bikes, motorcycles, ATVs and four-wheel drive vehicles to enjoy the amazing trail experience!Facilities

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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  • VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
  • AT&T5G · 4G LTE
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at La Panza Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny75°51°
  • ThuSunny82°57°
  • FriSunny85°60°
  • SatSunny84°57°
  • SunSunny81°52°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

6 OpenStreetMap entries in Atascadero share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

35.35330, -120.26000
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Atascadero
Park
Los Padres National Forest

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